Quote:A.J. Cann played LG in college and looks much more comfortable on that side. He should move to LG and then we should draft a RG. Why he was moved to RG to begin with is a mystery to me. You are definitely in the minority when it comes to Joeckel's play. My opinion has nothing to do with his draft position and everything to do with what I've seen from him on the field. He is a sub par pass protector and an incompetent run blocker. We could bring him back cheaply as a backup, but I want him nowhere near the starting lineup. 

 

Cann started at RG his rookie year because Linder was healthy and dominating at LG. (wisniewski at C I think) 

EDIT:  They had Beadles and Linder was still hurt

 

The difference between Joeckel and Beachum is more marginal than you believe IMO.   Beachum is a better pass protector by a good measure but it's almost a wash in the run game between them really. 

 

Take away Joeckel's total meltdown against the tinhorns and the difference between them is even more slight.  

 

Nonetheless - I trust Beachum will get a bit better being more removed from his knee injury and I hope they just take the option.  Draft a project tackle late this year and take one early in 2018 if need be. 

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